Local minor league baseball fans have a chance next week to leave their mark on the sport in the most literal sense.

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will even provide the Sharpies.

The team is inviting members of the public to stop by PNC Field in Moosic on Tuesday to sign their names to the final steel beam that will be erected at the ballpark as part of the stadium's $43.3 million makeover.

"This will be the first real public event at the ballpark, and I just think it is as cool as heck," said Rob Crain, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre president and general manager. "I've never done one of these before, and I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be a blast."

The beam-signing will take place from 3 p.m. until dusk near the Lackawanna County Trolley Barn. Fans can access the area through the stadium's media entrance on Montage Mountain Road.

Mr. Crain said the beam in question is expected to be installed in the left field picnic area, where it will proclaim PNC Field as the community's ballpark for as long as it stands.

Although the stadium itself is off-limits because of the ongoing construction, fans will be able to view the progress so far, he said.

In addition, there will be artist renderings of the ballpark, and members of the Yankees staff will be on hand to answer questions, Mr. Crain said.

Contact the writer: dsingleton@ timesshamrock.com

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